Vikings Face Tension with Coach Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O'Connell wants to sign extension with Vikings, coach set to be a free agent after 2025 season
The Minnesota Vikings' season came to an abrupt end in the wild-card round, when they fell to the Los Angeles Rams 27-9, following an impressive 14-3 regular season. The team has some unknowns in what seems to be an optimistic future,
Kevin O'Connell Wants Vikings Contract Extension After Dismissing NFL Trade Rumors
Kevin O'Connell once again asserted that he wants to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the long term, telling reporters on Thursday that he's hoping
Florio claims tension exists between Kevin O’Connell and Vikings ownership
Mike Florio of NBC Sports' ProFootballTalk is a prolific NFL media figure who is never shy about stirring up the pot. He has a tendency to weigh in on various hypotheticals and rumors from around the league, sometimes driving them with his own reporting.
Report: There is Tension Between Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings
Tension between the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell appear to be affecting contract extension talks between the two sides.
Vikings Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
There's a potential "tension" between the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell entering expected contract talks in the 2025 offseason.
Kevin O'Connell reacts to Vikings' ugly loss, sudden end of special season
It was an ugly end to the season for everyone, but specifically for a quarterback who did so many good things all season long. Darnold took full advantage of his opportunity in Minnesota and resurrected his career, but the proverbial clock struck midnight for him in the Vikings' two most important games, throwing his future into question.
Kevin O’Connell contract talks take center stage in Minnesota
Free agency happens in March. The draft, April. For the rest of January, the challenge for the Vikings will be to determine the long-term future of coach Kevin O’Connell.
Vikings Face Tension with Coach Kevin O'Connell Amid Contract Talks and Team Issues
As Minnesota Vikings prepare for the offseason, tensions rise between Coach Kevin O'Connell and the organization, with contract talks and roster concerns taking center stage.
Kevin O'Connell Might Not Sign Extension With Vikings, Per Report
While the wider football world speculates about the short-term future of quarterback Sam Darnold, a more long-term problem that the Minnesota Vikings could be facing is the future of head coach Kevin O'Connell.
O’Connell’s leverage with Vikings has dropped
Mike Florio and Chris Simms assess the likelihood of the Vikings signing Kevin O’Connell to a contract extension this offseason and how his last two games of the season will hurt his case.
Kevin O’Connell Blames Minnesota Vikings O-line After Loss
Who's to blame? Ball-holding Sam Darnold, the play-calling of Kevin O'Connell, or the pass blocking of the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line.
Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no
Quarterback Sam Darnold’s disappointing finish to this Vikings season does not close the door on him returning to the team in ...
Dan Campbell's Farewell Message to Kevin O'Connell Didn't Age Well
Dan Campbell’s “See you in two weeks” comment to Kevin O’Connell stirs Vikings’ off-season focus after playoff elimination.
Kevin O’Connell appreciates Sam Darnold, but says “it did not work out in the end”
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said after Monday night's loss to the Rams that quarterback Sam Darnold has a "special place in ...
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Seemed to Speak About Sam Darnold With Air of Finality
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell seemed to speak about quarterback Sam Darnold with an air of finality after the team's ...
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell comments on Sam Darnold's performance vs. Rams
Sam Darnold had a nightmare showing vs. the Rams under the brightest lights. Here's what his head coach had to say about it.
Key Kevin O'Connell Assistant Takes Step Towards Leaving Vikings After Playoff Loss to Rams
The Minnesota Vikings 2024 campaign came crashing down in the wild card round, as they suffered a discouraging 27-9 defeat at ...
Jim Souhan: Late-season collapse didn’t damage Kevin O’Connell’s credibility
An investor named Bill Hwang once lost $20 billion in two days. Almost as much as Sam Darnold lost in the last week. American ...
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NFL Mock Draft: Dane Brugler sends Vikings an intriguing weapon to bolster Kevin O'Connell's offense
The offseason is here for the Minnesota Vikings, which means that mock drafts will come fast and furious. The Athletic's Dane ...